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Australian Retirement Trust selects chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... Anderson's appointment comes at a pivotal time for the fund and the broader super landscape. "With a changing superannuation landscape, this an exciting time for Australian Retirement Trust and we believe David Anderson will be an exceptional leader ...

BT signposts key issues for advisers in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... population growth and a housing shortage in major cities, is set to galvanise financial advice discussions focused on superannuation and tax strategies. "Good old real estate and the strategies around property ownership will continue to be topical amongst ...

Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... has been filed. Research from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) shows 85% of ASX300 directors believe workplace sexual harassment prevention is a high priority issue for ...

Hostplus ups fees on socially responsible option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
Hostplus has notified members that the fees and costs for its Socially Responsible Investment - Balanced option are now "materially higher", blaming increased performance fees. The industry fund recently updated its Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) ...

AustralianSuper supersizes Churchill Asset Management mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... well-documented increase in the search for yield around the world. This rings especially true in Australia's superannuation market as ever-growing funds, and an aging population, mean post-retirement stage members are driving increased demand for ...

How young Australians are missing out on better super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
Young Australians are missing out on higher superannuation returns by parking their retirement savings in default MySuper products, instead of exploring other investment options. Analysis of APRA data by Innova Asset Management revealed that an all-equities ...

Internal teams to manage 43% of super FUM by 2043: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
While just 17% of APRA-regulated superannuation fund under management is currently overseen by internal investment teams, it's estimated this will balloon to almost half the total FUM come 2043. Presently, about 23% of not-for-profit (NFP) super funds' ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
One in nine Australians expect to have more than $250,000 in debt when they retire, a new study by AMP shows, however separate research from TAL suggests debt in retirement is of little concern. A study commissioned by AMP has found that fewer than ...

Vale John Quessy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
Former NGS Super trustee director and Independent Education Union (IEU) secretary John Quessy has passed away. Quessy served as a director and alternative director for nearly 20 years at the industry fund, until he retired this year. "Our heartfelt ...

Federal Court approves BT Super $30m settlement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... assessed," Slater & Gordon said. Slater & Gordon brought the lawsuit on behalf of members of the BT Super for Life Superannuation Fund (SFL) between 29 October 2007 and 28 February 2011 who were invested in the Super Cash investment option. BTFM invested ...